About this role
Pastry Sous Chef plays a leading role in our pastry kitchen, combining technical mastery with creativity to deliver exceptional desserts, breads, and baked goods across all areas of the Etihad Campus. You will work closely with the Head Pastry Chef and wider senior culinary team to manage production, drive innovation, and maintain consistency for both large-scale events and bespoke hospitality. Alongside your culinary expertise, you will inspire and mentor a growing team of pastry chefs, ensuring standards, compliance, and operational efficiency are met every time. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and leadership at one of the UK’s most dynamic sports and entertainment venues.
- Lead and support the pastry section in the preparation, production, and presentation of all pastry items.
- Deputise for the Head Pastry Chef in their absence, ensuring seamless operations across all outlets.
- Mentor, train, and supervise the pastry team — including Chef de Parties, Commis, and casual workers.
- Collaborate with senior chefs on menu planning, innovation, and event-specific designs.
- Oversee and complete all necessary compliance paperwork (HACCP, allergen matrixes, due diligence checks).
- Manage ordering, stock control, and waste reduction in line with departmental budgets.
- Drive high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation under time pressure.
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and allergen management policies.
- Contribute ideas for new pastry concepts and support development of seasonal/event menus.